PDO has teams and processes in place to ensure that all our facilities are well designed, well operated & well maintained to run safely & that our people, contractors, neighbours & environment are protected.

As the major oil and gas supplier in the Sultanate, we have never lost sight of the fact that in order to carry out our daily tasks of exploration and production it is not only necessary but desirable to be a good corporate citizen – especially against a backdrop of rising community expectations and public scrutiny.

PDO has as its core values honesty, integrity and respect for people and its General Business Principles promote the creation of a positive & inclusive work environment that supports mutual respect & trust in which all employees have fair opportunities to contribute & develop.

Our people are our main asset and PDO aims to be a first-class employer of choice. Our success depends on attracting and retaining the best staff and that means ensuring they work in a safe, healthy, friendly, rewarding and positive environment where talent is allowed to flourish and progress, regardless of background, gender, religion, age or nationality.

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Petroleum Development Oman (PDO) is the major exploration and production company in the Sultanate of Oman.

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PDO is at the forefront of technological innovation in the oil and gas sector in the Sultanate of Oman. It operates in some of the most complex and challenging oil and gas fields – and is among the world leaders in Enhanced Oil Recovery (EOR) techniques, pioneering the use of polymer, steam and miscible gas injection on a full-field scale.​​​​